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  • The country of Italy brings many things to mind: mopeds, the Renaissance, tantalizing food and wine. Italy is home to some of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world and is responsible for about one-fifth of world wine production. There…

  • During my recent visit to Cancun the food at the resort was plentiful, fresh and delicious.  But this foodie loves to experiment a bit and dine on some local dishes when possible.  And I certainly made it known that I…

  • Paris is for lovers and Venice owns that magical vibe, but don’t discount Rome for a little romance.  And with Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I can’t think of a better time to visit the Eternal City, especially since it isn’t the…

  • One of the things I was very interested in seeing in Cancun were Mayan ruins.  Since we were being hosted on a press trip, I was confident we wouldn’t have the time to get to Tulum or Chichen Itza, which…

  • Well, I can’t believe it’s that time again!  World Nutella Day. A time to celebrate my undying love for the chocolately-hazelnutty goodness known as Nutella. Unfortunately my recent trip to Cancun, mega snowstorms and other writing and trip-planning deadlines have…

  • This Travel Photo Friday features a shot from my very dear and long time friend Terry, who lives in California.  When most people hear ‘California’, they think Malibu, L.A., beach, sun and celebs.  I was so glad to get a…

  • Umbria – the central Italian region long known for its bucolic rolling landscape, picturesque stone hill towns, fabulous art and architecture, and hearty country cuisine – has been late hopping on the spa bandwagon, but over recent years a number…

  • Palapas.  On the beach, on the resort grounds. Those thatched-roof umbrellas are all over. The infinity pool at the resort The colorful fish I saw snorkeling on the reef.  They weren’t timid and would swim right up to you. The…